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Digital Citizenship Education is the empowerment or the acquisition of competences for learning and active participation in digital society.
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Supporting children and young people to participate safely, effectively, critically and responsibly in a world filled with social media and digital technologies is a priority for educators the world over. The notion of digital citizenship has evolved to encompass a range of competences, attributes and behaviours that harness the benefits and opportunities the online world affords while building resilience to potential harms.

Young people today inhabit a world that has been transformed by digital technologies, effortlessly enabling connectedness through social media and access to vast quantities of information. Making sense of this hyper rich information and engaging effectively and responsibly poses a whole set of new challenges for educators as they seek to prepare young people as citizens, exercising their rights and participating effectively in the affairs of the community.

Our working definition of digital citizenship places particular emphasis on the role of education, emphasising the continuous process of lifelong learning affecting all contexts in which educational support for digital citizenship takes place, transversally and seamlessly. The notion of Digital Citizenship Education (DCE), therefore, views education as both the spark and as effect of a process of citizenship. In this section, we focus on three aspects of digital citizenship education - stakeholder roles and responsibilities; scenarios for school organisation and preparing teachers - as the basis of an implementation strategy.

Digital Citizenship

Digital Citizenship refers to the ability to engage positively, critically and competently in the digital environment, drawing on the skills of effective communication and creation, to practice forms of social participation that are respectful of human rights and dignity through the responsible use of technology.

A more elaborate definition of Digital Citizenship is:

The competent and positive engagement with digital technologies (creating, working, sharing, socializing, investigating, playing, communicating and learning); participating actively and responsibly (values, skills, attitudes, knowledge) in communities (local, national, global) at all levels (political, economic, social, cultural and intercultural); being involved in a double process of lifelong learning (in formal, informal and non-formal settings) and continuously defending human dignity.

The Council of Europe's Competences for Democratic Culture (Council of Europe, 2016) provides the starting point for this approach to digital citizenship, noting that the competences which citizens need to acquire if they are to participate effectively in a culture of democracy are not acquired automatically but instead need to be learned and practised. As such, education has a vital role to play in preparing young people to live as active citizens and helping them acquire the skills and competences needed.

Digital Citizenship Education

Digital Citizenship Education is the empowerment of children through education or the acquisition of competences for learning and active participation in digital society.

This is the knowledge, skills and understanding required for users to exercise and defend their democratic rights and responsibilities online, and to promote and protect human rights, democracy and the rule of law in cyberspace.

At its simplest level, it seeks to ensure that those who are not "digital natives" or do not have opportunities to become "digital citizens", or "digizens", are not marginalised in future society. With the development of relatively inexpensive technology, the "digital gap" is more likely to be a gap in skills required to make advanced use of the technology than access to technology per se.

In a number of countries, schools are introducing "Digital Citizenship Education" to encourage young people to develop their online proficiency, engagement and creativity as well as an awareness of the legal implications of their online activity.

Digital citizenship represents a new dimension of citizenship education that focuses on teaching students to work, live and share in digital environments in a positive way.

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Supporting children and young people to participate safely, effectively, critically and responsibly in a world filled with social media and digital technologies is a priority for educators the world over.

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Every year, the Federal Partners in Bullying Prevention hosts a summit to highlight its work to prevent cyberbullying, especially in schools and amongst students, in efforts to become responsible digital citizens.

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Every year, the Federal Partners in Bullying Prevention hosts a summit to highlight its work to prevent cyberbullying, especially in schools and amongst students, in efforts to become responsible digital citizens.

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A digital citizen is a person using information technology (IT) in order to engage in society, politics, and government. As defined by Karen Mossberger, one of the authors of Digital Citizenship: The Internet, Society, and Participation, digital citizens are "those who use the internet regularly and effectively." They also have a comprehensive understanding of digital citizenship, which is the appropriate and responsible behavior when using technology. Since digital citizenship evaluates the quality of an individual's response to membership in a digital community, it often requires the participation of all community members, both visible and those who are less visible. A large part in being a responsible digital citizen encompasses digital literacy, etiquette, online safety, and an acknowledgement of private versus public information.

People characterizing themselves as digital citizens often use IT extensively, creating blogs, using social networks, and participating in online journalism. Although digital citizenship begins when any child, teen, and/or adult signs up for an email address, posts pictures online, uses e-commerce to buy merchandise online, and/or participates in any electronic function that is B2B or B2C, the process of becoming a digital citizen goes beyond simple internet activity. According to Thomas Humphrey Marshall, a British sociologist known for his work on social citizenship, a primary framework of citizenship comprises three different traditions: liberalism, republicanism, and ascriptive hierarchy. Within this framework, the digital citizen needs to exist in order to promote equal economic opportunities and increase political participation. In this way, digital technology helps to lower the barriers to entry for participation as a citizen within a society.

Holistically, digital citizenship covers both a social and political point of view, utilized at a local level in school and other educational systems while also being debated upon on a national level. There are many means of participating as a digital citizen to advocate for causes or specific issues that are controversial, and being a digital citizen encompasses a level of responsibility that includes universal goals that should be followed.

The development of digital citizen participation can be divided into two main stages, the first being through information dissemination. Within information dissemination, one subcategory includes static information dissemination, characterized largely by citizens who utilize read-only websites where they take control of data from credible sources in order to formulate judgments or facts. Many of these websites where credible information may be found are provided by the government. Another subcategory includes dynamic information dissemination, which is more interactive and involves citizens as well as public servants. Both questions and answers can be communicated, and citizens have the opportunity to engage in question-and-answer dialogues through two-way communication platforms

The second stage of digital citizen participation is citizen deliberation, which evaluates what type of participation and role that they play when attempting to ignite some sort of policy change. For static citizen participants, citizens can play a role by engaging in online polls as well as through complaints and recommendations sent up, mainly toward the government who can create changes in policy decisions. Dynamic citizen participants can deliberate amongst others on their thoughts and recommendations in town hall meetings or various media sites.

One of the primary advantages of participating in online debates through digital citizenship is that it incorporates social inclusion. In a report on civic engagement, citizen-powered democracy can be initiated either through information shared through the web, direct communication signals made by the state toward the public, and social media tactics from both private and public companies. In fact, it was found that the community-based nature of social media platforms allow individuals to feel more socially included and informed about political issues that peers have also been found to engage with, otherwise known as a "second-order effect." Two types of opportunities rise as a result, the first being the ability to lower barriers that can make exchanges much easier. In addition, they have the chance to participate in transformative disruption, giving people who have a historically lower political engagement to mobilize in a much easier and convenient fashion.

Nonetheless, there are several challenges that face the presence of digital technologies in political participation. Both current as well as potential challenges can create significant risks for democratic processes. Not only is digital technology still seen as relatively ambiguous, it was also seen to have "less inclusivity in democratic life." Demographic groups differ considerably in the use of technology, and thus, one group could potentially be more represented than another as a result of digital participation. Another primary challenge consists in the ideology of a " filter bubble" effect. Alongside a tremendous spread of false information, internet users could reinforce existing prejudices and assist in polarizing disagreements in the public sphere. This can lead to misinformed voting and decisions based on exposure rather than on pure knowledge. A communication technology director, Van Dijk, stated, "Computerized information campaigns and mass public information systems have to be designed and supported in such a way that they help to narrow the gap between the 'information rich' and 'information poor' otherwise the spontaneous development of ICT will widen it." Access and equivalent amounts of knowledge behind digital technology must be equivalent in order for a fair system to put into place.

Alongside a lack of evidenced support for technology that can be proven to be safe for citizens, the OECD has identified five struggles for the online engagement of citizens:

1. Scale: To what extent can we allow every individual's voice to be heard, but also not be lost in the mass debate? This can be extremely challenging for the government, who may not effectively know how to listen and respond to each individual contribution.

2. Capacity: How can digital technology offer citizens with more information on public policy making? The opportunity for citizens to debate with one another is lacking for active citizenship.

3. Coherence: The government is yet to design a more holistic view of policy-making cycle and the use of design technology to better prepare information from citizens in each stage of the policy-making cycle.

4. Evaluation: There is a greater need now than ever before to figure out whether or not online engagement can help meet the citizen as well as the government's objectives.

5. Commitment: Is the government committed to analyze and use citizen's public input, and how can this process be validated more regularly?

Highly developed states possess the capacity to link their respective governments with digital sites. Such sites function in ways such as publicising recent legislation, current and future policy objectives; lending agency toward political candidates; and/or allowing citizens to voice themselves in a political way. Likewise, the emergence of these sites has been linked to increased voting advocacy. Lack of access to technology can be a serious obstacle in becoming a digital citizen, since many elementary procedures such as tax report filing, birth registration, and use of websites to support candidates in political campaigns ( e-democracy) have become available solely via the internet. Furthermore, many cultural and commercial entities only publicize information on web pages. Non-digital citizens will not be able to retrieve this information, and this may lead to social isolation or economic stagnation.

The gap between digital citizens and non-digital citizens is often referred as the digital divide. In developing countries, digital citizens are fewer. They consist of the people who use technology to overcome local obstacles including development issues, corruption, and even military conflict. Examples of such citizens include users of Ushahidi during the 2007 disputed Kenyan election and protesters in the Arab Spring movements who used media to document repression of protests. Currently, the digital divide is a subject of academic debate as access to the internet has increased in these developing countries, but the place in which it is accessed (work, home, public library, etc.) has a significant effect on how such access will be used, if even in a manner related to citizenry. Recent scholarship has correlated the desire to be technologically proficient with greater belief in computer access equity, and thus, digital citizenship (Shelley, et al.).

On the other side of the divide, one example of a highly developed digital technology program in a wealthy state is the e-Residency of Estonia. This form of digital residency allows both citizens and non-citizens of the state to pursue business opportunities in a digital business environment. The application is simple; residents can fill out a form with their passport and photograph alongside the reason for applying. Following a successful application, the "e-residency" will allow them to register a company, sign documents, make online banking declarations, and file medical prescriptions online, though they will be tracked through financial footprints. The project plans to cover over 10 million e-residents by 2025 and as of April 2019, there were over 54,000 participants from over 162 countries that have expressed an interest, contributing millions of dollars to the country's economy and assisting in access to any public service online. Other benefits include hassle-free administration, lower business costs, access to the European Union market, and a broad range of e-services. Though the programme is designed for entrepreneurs, Estonia hopes to value transparency and resourcefulness as a cause for other companies to implement similar policies domestically.

Nonetheless, Estonia's e-Residency system has been subject to criticism. Many have pointed out that tax treaties within their own countries will play a major role in preventing this idea from spreading to more countries. Another risk is politically for governments to sustain "funding and legislative priorities across different coalitions of power." Most importantly, the threat of cyberattacks may disrupt the seemingly optimal idea of having a platform for eIDs, as Estonia suffered its own massive cyberattack in 2007 by Russian hacktivists. Today, the protection of digital services and databases is essential to national security, and many countries are still hesitant to take the next step forward to promote a new system that will change the scale of politics with all its citizens.

Within developed countries, the digital divide, other than economic differences, is attributed to educational levels. A study conducted by the United States National Telecommunications and Information Administration determined that the gap in computer usage and internet access widened 7.8% and 25% between those with the most and least education, and it has been observed that those with college degrees or higher are 10 times more likely to have internet access at work when compared with those with only a high school education.

A digital divide often extends along specific racial lines as well. The difference in computer usage grew by 39.2% between White and Black households and by 42.6% between White and Hispanic households only three years ago.[when? ] Race can also affect the number of computers at school, and as expected, gaps between racial groups narrow at higher income levels while widening among households at lower economic levels. Racial disparities have been proven to exist irrespective of income, and in a cultural study to determine reasons for the divide other than income, in accordance to the Hispanic community, computers were seen as a luxury, not a need. Participants collectively stated that computer activities isolated individuals and took away valuable time from family activities. In the African-American community, it was observed that they historically have had negative encounters with technological innovations, and with Asian-Americans, education was emphasized, and thus, there was a larger number of people who embraced the rise in technological advances.

An educational divide also takes place as a result of differences in the use of daily technology. In a report analyzed by the ACT Center for Equity in Learning, "85% of respondents reported having access to anywhere from two to five devices at home. The remaining one percent of respondents reported having access to no devices at home." For the 14% of respondents with one device at home, many of them reported the need to share these devices with other household members, facing challenges that are often overlooked. The data all suggests that wealthier families have access to more devices. In addition, out of the respondents that only used one device at home, 24% of them lived in rural areas, and over half reported that this one device was a smartphone; this could make completing schoolwork assignments more difficult. The ACT recommended that underserved students need access to more devices and higher-quality networks, and educators should do their best to ensure that students can find as many electronic materials through their phones to not place a burden on family plans.

A recent survey revealed that teenagers and young adults spend more time on the internet than watching TV. This has raised a number of concerns about how internet use could impact cognitive abilities. According to a study by Wartella et al., teens are concerned about how digital technologies may have an impact on their health. Digital youth can generally be viewed as the test market for the next generation's digital content and services. Sites such as Myspace and Facebook have come to the fore in sites where youth participate and engage with others on the internet. However, due to the lack of popularity of MySpace in particular, more young people are turning to websites such as Snapchat, Instagram, and YouTube. It was reported that teenagers spend up to nine hours a day online, with the vast majority of that time spent on social media websites from mobile devices, contributing to the ease of access and availability to young people. Vast amounts of money are spent annually to research the demographic by hiring psychologists, sociologists and anthropologists in order to discover habits, values and fields of interest.

Particularly in the United States, "Social media use has become so pervasive in the lives of American teens that having a presence on a social network is almost synonymous with being online; 95% of all teens ages 12-17 are now online and 80% of those online teens are users of social media sites".[needs update ] However, movements such as these appear to benefit strictly those wishing to advocate for their business towards youth. The critical time when young people are developing their civic identities is between the ages 15-22. During this time they develop three attributes, civic literacy, civic skills and civic attachment, that constitute civic engagement later reflected in political actions of their adult lives.

For youth to fully participate and realize their presence on the internet, a quality level of reading comprehension is required. "The average government web site, for example, requires an eleventh-grade level of reading comprehension, even though about half of the U.S. population reads at an eighth-grade level or lower". So despite the internet being a place irrespective of certain factors such as race, religion, and class, education plays a large part in a person's capacity to present themselves online in a formal manner conducive towards their citizenry. Concurrently, education also affects people's motivation to participate online.

Students should be encouraged to utilize technology with responsibility and ethical digital citizenship promoted. Education on harmful viruses and other malware must be emphasized to protect resources. A student can be a successful digital citizen with the help of educators, parents, and school counselors.

International OECD guidelines state that "personal data should be relevant to the purposes for which they are to be used, and to the extent necessary for those purposes should be accurate, complete, and kept up to date". Article 8 prevents subjects to certain exceptions. Meaning that certain things cannot be published online revealing race, ethnicity, religion, political stance, health, and sex life. in the United States, this is enforced generally by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC)- but very generally. For example, the FTC brought an action against Microsoft for failing to properly protect customers' personal information. In addition, many have described the United States as being in a cyberwar with Russia, and several Americans have credited Russia to their country's downfall in transparency and declining trust in the government. With several foreign users posting anonymous information through social media in order to gather a following, it is difficult to understand whom to target and what affiliation or root cause they may have of performing a particular action aimed to sway public opinion.

The FTC does play a significant role in protecting the digital citizen. However, individuals' public records are increasingly useful to the government and highly sought after. This material can help the government detect a variety of crimes such as fraud, drug distribution rings, terrorist cells. it makes it easier to properly profile a suspected criminal and keep an eye on them. Although there are a variety of ways to gather information on an individual through credit card history, employment history, and more, the internet is becoming the most desirable information gatherer thanks to its façade of security and the amount of information that can be stored on the internet. Anonymity has proven to be very rare online as ISPs can keep track of an individual's activity online. Furthermore, an open internet as delegated by a state's government is necessary to instill a sense of trust, legitimacy, and participation in the state's citizenry. WikiLeaks represents an occurrence where particular political actors have criticized and taken citizen action toward revealing the government's unnecessary clandestine activity online. As stated by the a representative from the World Heritage Encyclopedia, "The benefit of transparency isn't just catching red-handed bastards. It's also about collaborating and coming together with a more engaged citizenry," and many critics have stated that the process in doing so will still take several years.

Digital citizenship is a term used to define the appropriate and responsible use of technology among users. Three principles were developed by Mark Ribble to teach digital users how to responsibly use technology to become a digital citizen: respect, educate, and protect. Each principle contains three of the nine elements of digital citizenship.

1. Respect: the elements of etiquette, access, and law are used to respect other digital users.

2. Educate: the elements of literacy, communication, and commerce are used to learn about the appropriate use of the digital world.

3. Protect: the elements of rights and responsibilities, security, and health and wellness are used to remain safe in the digital and non-digital world.

Within these three core principles, there are nine elements to also be considered in regards to digital citizenship. According to digitalcitizenship.net, these nine theme include:

1. Digital access: This is perhaps one of the most fundamental blocks to being a digital citizen. However, due to socioeconomic status, location, and other disabilities, some individuals may not have digital access. Recently, schools have been becoming more connected with the internet, often offering computers, and other forms of access. This can be offered through kiosks, community centers, and open labs. This most often is associated with the digital divide and factors associated with such. Digital access is available in many remote countries via cyber cafés and small coffee shops.

2. Digital commerce: This is the ability for users to recognize that much of the economy is regulated online. It also deals with the understanding of the dangers and benefits of online buying, using credit cards online, and so forth. As with the advantages and legal activities- there is also dangerous activities such as illegal downloads, gambling, drug deals, pornography, plagiarism, and so forth.

3. Digital communication: This element deals with understanding the variety of online communication mediums such as email, instant messaging, Facebook messenger, the variety of apps, and so forth. There is a standard of etiquette associated with each medium.

4. Digital literacy: This deals with the understanding of how to use various digital devices. For example, how to properly search for something on a search engine versus a database. How to use various online logs. Oftentimes many educational institutions will help form an individual's digital literacy.

5. Digital etiquette: As discussed in the third element, digital communication, this is the expectation that various mediums require a variety of etiquette. Certain mediums demand more appropriate behavior and language than others.

6. Digital law: This is where enforcement occurs for illegal downloads, plagiarizing, hacking, creating viruses, sending spam, identity theft, cyberbullying, and so forth.

7. Digital rights and responsibilities: This is the set of rights digital citizens have such as privacy and free speech.

8. Digital health: Digital citizens must be aware of the physical stress placed on their bodies by internet usage. They must be aware to not become overly dependent on the internet causing problems such as eye strain, headaches, and stress.

9. Digital security: This simply means that citizens must take measures to be safe by practicing using secure passwords, virus protection, backing up data, and so forth.

According to Mike Ribble, an author who has worked on the topic of digital citizenship for more than a decade, digital access is the first element that is prevalent in today's educational curriculum. He cited a widening gap between the impoverished and the wealthy, as 41% of African Americans and Hispanics use computers in the home when compared to 77% of white students. Other crucial digital elements include digital commerce, digital communication, digital literacy, and digital etiquette. He also emphasized that educators must understand that technology is important for all students, not just those who already have access to it, in order to decrease the digital divide that currently exists.

Furthermore, in research brought up by Common Sense Media, approximately six out of 10 US K-12 teachers used some type of digital citizenship curriculum, and seven out of ten taught some sort of competency skill utilizing digital citizenship. Many of the sections that these teachers focused in on included hate speech, cyberbullying, and digital drama. A problem with digital technology that still exists is that over 35% of students were observed to not possess the proper skills to critically evaluate information online, and these issues and statistics increased as the grade levels rose. Online videos such as those found on YouTube and Netflix have been used approximately by 60% of the K-12 teachers in classrooms, while educational tools such as Microsoft Office and Google G Suite have been used by around half of the teachers. Social media was used the least, at around 13% in comparison to other digital methods of education. When analyzing the social class differences between schools, it was found that Title I schools were more likely to utilize digital citizenship curricula than teachers in more affluent schools.

In the past two years, there has been a major shift to move students from digital citizenship to digital leadership in order to make a greater impact on online interactions. Though digital citizens take a responsible approach to act ethically, digital leadership is a more proactive approach, encompassing the "use of internet and social media to improve the lives, well-being, and circumstances of others" as part of one's daily life. In February 2018, after the Valentine's Day shooting in Parkland, Florida, students became dynamic digital citizens, using social media and other web platforms to engage proactively on the issue and push back against cyberbullies and misinformation. Students from Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School specifically rallied against gun violence, engaging in live tweeting, texting, videoing, and recording the attack as it happened, utilizing onside digital tools to not only witness what was happening at the time but to allow the world to witness it as well. This allowed the nation to see and react, and as a result, students built a webpage and logo for their new movement. They gave interviews to major media outlets and at rallies and protects and coordinated a nationwide march online on March 24 against elected officials at meetings and town halls. The idea of this shift in youth is to express empathy beyond one's self, and moving to seeing this self in the digital company of others.

Nonetheless, several critics state that just as empathy can be spread to a vast number of individuals, hatred can be spread as well. Though the United Nations and groups have been establishing fronts against hate speech, there is no legal definition of hate speech used internationally, and more research needs to be done on its impact.

Along with educational trends, there are overlapping goals of digital citizenship education, and they include:

1. Digital footprint: An acknowledgment that posting and receiving information online can be tracked, customized, and marketed for users to click and follow. Not only the internet use but individuals' digital footprints can lead to both beneficial and negative outcomes, but the ability to manage one's digital footprints can be a sub-part of digital literacy. Digital footprints do not simply consist of the active participation of content production as well as sharing of ideas on different media sites, but they can also be generated by other internet users (both active and passive forms of digital participation). Examples of digital footprints includes liking, favoriting, following, or commenting on a certain online content creation, or other data can be found by searching through history, purchases, and searches.

2. Digital literacy: Almost twenty years ago, Gilster (1997) defined digital literacy as "the ability to understand and use information in multiple formats from a wide range of sources when it is presented via computers." Digital literacy includes the locating and consumption of content online, the creation of content, and the way that this content is communicated amongst a group of people.

3. Information literacy: The American Library Association defines information literacy as the overall ability for an individual to target information that is valuable, being able to find it, evaluate it, and utilize it. This can be through information creation, research, scholarly conversations, or simply plugging in keywords into a search engine.

4. Copyright, intellectual property respect, attribution: By knowing who published sources and whether or not content creation is credible, users can be better educated as to what and what not to believe when engaging in digital participation.

5. Health and wellness: A healthy community allows for an interactive conversation to take place between educated citizens who are knowledgeable about their environment.

6. Empowering student voice, agency, advocacy: Utilizing nonprofits as well as government-affiliated organizations in order to empower students to speak up for policy changes that need to be made. Currently, more than 10 different mobile applications aim to allow students the opportunity to speak up and advocate for rights online.

7. Safety, security and privacy: Addressing freedoms extended to everyone in a digital world and the balance between the right to privacy and the safety hazards that go along with it. This area of digital citizenship includes the assistance of students to understand when they are provided the right opportunities, including the proper access to the internet and products that are sold online. It is on the part of educators to assist students in understanding that it is crucial to protect others online.

8. Character education and ethics: Knowing that ethically speaking, everyone will come with different viewpoints online and it is crucial to remain balanced and moral in online behavior.

9. Parenting: Emphasizing the efforts of educators, many want to continue preaching rules and policies addressing issues related to the online world. Cyberbullying, sexting, and other negative issues that are brought up are regulated by the School Resource Officers and other school counsel.

Altogether, nine of these facets contribute to one another in the development of a healthy and effective education for digital technology and communication.

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A digital citizen is a person using information technology (IT) in order to engage in society, politics, and government. As defined by Karen Mossberger, one of the authors of Digital Citizenship: The Internet, Society, and Participation, digital citizens are "those who use the internet regularly and effectively."

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Digital Citizenship Why is it Important?

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Digital citizenship is important for those that participate in online activity, because it sets the standard of how you should act online. There have been many cases of cyberbullying, and a good way to minimize conflict on the internet is to be a good digital citizen.

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Digital access is the ability to fully participate in digital society. This includes access to tools and technologies, such as the Internet and computers, that allow for full participation.  Unfortunately, not everyone has complete digital access and therefore, are not able to fully participate in digital society.

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The Digital Access Survey on the right was administered to 37 students who are currently enrolled at Delaware Tech for the 2013-2014 school year. The goal of this survey was to determine if students have digital access at school, at home, and in their community; if they have access to assisstive technology; if they are aware of assistive technology that is available to them; and if they are using assisstive technology. Overall, this survey will help determine whether or not a digital divide exists among the students at Delaware Tech.

Below is a summary of the results from this survey:

How frequently is the use of a computer or electronic device (ex: iPad, cellphone) required in your school?

Question 2: Are computers or electronic devices available at your school for student use? Do you have access to the Internet when you are not at school? Question 3: Do you have access to a computer or electronic device when you are not at school? If you answered "No" or "Sometimes" to either question #3 or 4 (or both), please continue with this question. Check of all of the reasons why you do not or only sometimes have access to a computer or electronic device outside of school.

100%: limited monetary resources

95%: I do not know what assisstive technology is
Question 6: Where do you typically access a computer or electronic device when you are not at school? Question 7: Are you familiar with any of the assistive technology that is available on the computer or electronic device that you typically use?
Question 8: Has an instructor at your school ever taught you about any types of assistive technology that are available?
Question 9: Do you feel that you need assistance in any of the following areas when you are using a computer or electronic device? Check all of the areas that apply.

If you would like to provide your feedback regarding digital access, please complete the survey below:

Several items stood out after reviewing the survey results:

1. Delaware Tech provides its students with computers and/or other electronic devices as well as Internet access, but not all students have access to this technology outside of the classroom.

2. Delaware Tech incorporates technology in the classroom, which is great, but instructors are not explaining to their students the various types of assisstive technology that are available.

3. Several students have needs that may require the use of assisstive technology, and they are interested in learning about these tools.

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The Digital Access Survey on the right was administered to 37 students who are currently enrolled at Delaware Tech for the 2013-2014 school year. The goal of this survey was to determine if students have digital access at school, at home, and in their community; if they have access to assisstive technology; if they are aware of assistive technology that is available to them; and if they are using assisstive technology.

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The Importance of Increasing Access to Digital Learning Tools

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The Importance of Increasing Access to Digital Learning Tools

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As technology becomes increasingly essential in our daily lives, students need to develop new skills in order to succeed. Within the classroom, students may be required to use tablets, complete online research, and take digitized assessments. In day-to-day life outside the classroom, students are inundated with information and opportunities available online—but many lack the access or skills to use these resources.
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As technology becomes increasingly essential in our daily lives, students need to develop new skills in order to succeed. Within the classroom, students may be required to use tablets, complete online research, and take digitized assessments. In day-to-day life outside the classroom, students are inundated with information and opportunities available online-but many lack the access or skills to use these resources.

Experts have coined a term for this tech-savvy knowledge: Digital literacy. Digital literacy may become the new buzzword in education as parents and educators alike work to help students prepare for a world that is increasingly online. But what exactly is digital literacy? Why are some students struggling to learn these skills, while others come to school with as much-if not more-technological know-how as their teachers? And perhaps most importantly, how can educators close this digital literacy gap?
What is digital literacy?
For educators seeking to define the importance of technology in the classroom, the library at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is a resource that works closely with librarians and faculty. The University Library notes that digital literacy involves a plethora of skills: "Literacy includes the ability to read and interpret media, to reproduce data and images through digital manipulation, and to evaluate and apply new knowledge gained from digital environments." In short, digital literacy is defined not only by the ability to use technology to read and write, but by the ability to use it effectively.

Although digital literacy is clearly important in many aspects of modern life, not all students have equal access to technology. As educators make strides in bringing online reading resources into their classrooms, it has become clear that some students have a steeper learning curve in achieving digital literacy.
A double disadvantage
In terms of digital literacy, students from low-income households are at a disadvantage compared to their more affluent peers. According to a 2013 Pew Research study, 39 percent of Advanced Placement and National Writing Project teachers of low-income students believe their school is "behind the curve" when it comes to effectively using digital tools in the learning process. In contrast, just 15 percent of those teaching higher-income students rate their schools poorly in this area. According to the same study, "56 percent of teachers of the lowest-income students say that a lack of resources among students to access digital technologies is a 'major challenge' to incorporating more digital tools into their teaching; 21 percent of teachers of the highest-income students report that problem."

This disparity between high- and low-income students leads to additional challenges in the classroom, as low-income students also have less access to books and print material in their homes compared to their high-income peers. If some students are able to read and use the internet for school projects in their homes while others only have access to these resources at school, the literacy gap-both print and digital-will continue to widen.
Closing the (digital) literacy gap
While the gap between high- and low-income students' access to newer technology is apparent, so too are the efforts to fix it. According to a 2014 Stanford Center for Opportunity Policy in Education paper titled Using Technology To Support At-Risk Students' Learning, "The good news is that research shows that if at-risk students gain ready access to appropriate technology used in thoughtful ways, they can make substantial gains in learning and technological readiness."

For years, various education and charitable organizations have provided print books to low-income students to help close the literacy gap. Now, the same method is being applied to help disadvantaged students access technology in their homes. On the national level, President Obama widened his ConnectEd initiative to bring high-speed internet to K-12 schools and libraries by introducing the ConnectHome expansion in 2015. The pilot program proposed to bring the internet-and the literacy resources it provides-to low-income American families by providing broadband, tech training, digital literacy, and new devices to residents in assisted housing, including nearly 200,000 children.

Individual school districts can help, too. For instance, Washington state's Kent School District provides laptops to each of its students in the seventh grade and higher, and allows students without at-home online access to do their homework at "internet kiosks." Within the classroom, educators can provide one-to-one access (one device per student) to help support students who are at a disadvantage for learning technological skills. According to the Stanford Center for Opportunity Policy in Education paper, "Researchers have found that one-to-one availability is particularly important for lower-income students' ability to gain fluency in using the technology for a range of learning purposes, since they are less likely to have these opportunities at home."

For low-income students, using technology in the classroom can create an additional hurdle to learning if they are not already familiar with using technology at home. By helping low-income families access the internet and technological devices and providing one-to-one technology access at school, educators can help bridge the digital literacy gap. As we move further into the digital age, dual literacy in print and technology is the key to success for our students, both inside and outside the classroom.

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The Importance of Increasing Access to Digital Learning Tools

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As technology becomes increasingly essential in our daily lives, students need to develop new skills in order to succeed. Within the classroom, students may be required to use tablets, complete online research, and take digitized assessments. In day-to-day life outside the classroom, students are inundated with information and opportunities available online-but many lack the access or skills to use these resources.

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Digital commerce enables customers to purchase goods and services through an interactive and self-service experience. It includes the people, processes and technologies to execute the offering of development content, analytics, promotion, pricing, customer acquisition and retention, and customer experience at all touchpoints throughout the customer buying journey.

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Digital commerce enables customers to purchase goods and services through an interactive and self-service experience. It includes the people, processes and technologies to execute the offering of development content, analytics, promotion, pricing, customer acquisition and retention, and customer experience at all touchpoints throughout the customer buying journey.

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Appropriate and Inappropriate examples of Digital Commerce

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Appropriate and Inappropriate examples of Digital Commerce

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Digital communication is the process of devices communicating information digitally. This tutorial helps the readers to get a good idea on how the signals are digitized and why digitization is needed. 

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Digital communication is the process of devices communicating information digitally. This tutorial helps the readers to get a good idea on how the signals are digitized and why digitization is needed. 

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Digital social networks have proven to be of great support for organizations that are increasingly using new forms of social communication every day, seeking to improve their productivity and competitiveness.

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Source: Digital Communication - YouTube

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Digital literacy refers to an individual's ability to find, evaluate, and compose clear information through writing and other media on various digital platforms. Digital literacy is evaluated by an individual's grammar, composition, typing skills and ability to produce text, images, audio and designs using technology.

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Digital literacy refers to an individual's ability to find, evaluate, and compose clear information through writing and other media on various digital platforms. Digital literacy is evaluated by an individual's grammar, composition, typing skills and ability to produce text, images, audio and designs using technology.

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Source: Digital literacy - Wikipedia

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Digital literacy is an individual’s ability to find, evaluate, and communicate information using digital devices or digital media platforms, as well as the ability to navigate, evaluate, create, and communicate information in digital environments. Digital literacy combines technical and cognitive abilities; it includes using information and communication technologies to create, evaluate, and share information,[1] and critically examining their social and political impacts.[2]

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Digitally literate teachers can use their skills to encourage a strong sense of digital citizenship in their students.

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Despite sounding very similar to computer literacy, digital literacy comes with a completely different meaning. This is a branch of study that requires a deep understanding of the communal issues emerging out of digital technologies. Digital literacy is also about creating an awareness of the standard governing online behavior. To proceed with this arm of education, you also need to put your vital thinking skills to the ultimate test. Hence to sum it all, digital literacy is a combination of critical thinking, social engagement and the wide knowledge of various digital tools. After understanding the definition of digital literacy it is time to learn about its significance in the classroom.

The Emergence of a Class Called Digital Citizens

As you all are aware that reading, writing and mathematics are the three pillars of education, here is a fourth pillar that comes in the form of digital literacy. All set to create a unique fraternity named as digital citizens, students through this field of education will learn the tips connected to the use of technology.

Students will be informed about how to indulge in a legitimate use of technology while they are interacting with their online contacts. It is through this section of education that you as a student will be better prepared to thrive in your area .

Deep Learning - The Star Attraction

One of the most prominent constituents of digital literacy is the benefit of profound learning. Emerging in the form of six Cs, these are the skills that can be honed, while treading the path of digital literacy.

Character: Through digital literacy, students will be able to hone their traits like resilience, perseverance and strength of purpose. Along with these improvements, you will also develop an innate push to embrace learning as part of your everyday lifestyle.

Creativity: Only when you ask intelligent questions, will you develop your creativity. Your creativity will come to the fore when you develop an ability to weigh and grab your opportunities coming out of fresh entrepreneurial ideas presented by online platforms.

Cooperation: This trait is to work in tandem with others alongside demonstrating strong team-based and interpersonal skills.

Critical Thinking: Applying logic to everything that happens around you is the basic premise behind developing a critical mindset. In doing so, you will be prompted to evaluate information while identifying different patterns and associations between various elements. Eventually, you will be able to lay hands on resourceful information that can find a place in the real world.

Communication: The ability to communicate better with different audiences is an essential arm of digital literacy. When you focus on this aspect of expressing your thoughts and views to global audience, you will be employing different tools and methodologies that will make your communication effective to every online reader or viewer.

Citizenship: Here, your value system comes to the front when you develop a holistic view of the world around you. Through a deeper understanding of societal issues, you will be able to come up with solutions to complex problems involving diverse beliefs and values.

Most of the online lives of people are distorted; very far from reality. Drifting away from ethics, digital interfaces come in as thriving grounds for bullies and criminals. These anti-social elements try to rope in innocent youngsters and prompt them to accept fake information. It is also through misrepresented facts that a lot of children fall prey to such harmful netizens. The end result of such unlawful acts shows up in the form of mental health issues along with feelings of detachment and loneliness amongst students.

So what is the way out? You may ask.

It is here that the educational curriculum should step in so that students are taught the ethics concerning digital literacy. A host of lesson plans should be initiated by teachers to shed light on the need for online safety. Students should be taught to not only secure their personal online information but also to be vigilant about sharing photographs on social media platforms. It is through this e-safety education that students should be cautioned against sharing personal data to unwarranted sites or people.

Fake News - A Red Flag of the Digital World

Modern classrooms have now taken the shape of anchors spreading false news. It is hence the need of the hour to bring in a sense of discretion between fact and fiction, especially when it concerns students.

Teachers are thus required to equip their wards with tools that can differentiate between fraudulent and trustworthy news. They can achieve this goal by discussing news trivia as part of daily curriculum. They are also required to discuss about the role played by social media in the spread of false information. Through examples, teachers can compare the differences between a satire, false news and a real piece of valuable information. You as a teacher should validate all your instructions by stressing on the need to verify authentic sources of information.

Everything concerning digital literacy is linked to ethics. Students in their pursuit of learning or entertaining themselves should pay heed to what sort of online behavior is acceptable and what attracts corrective action. Since the online space does not clearly compartmentalize your private and public spaces, it pays to tread the online path with caution.

Teachers step in here to address this issue when they prompt students to think about their personal information that is published online. This exercise will be an eye-opener to students who will try to assess the reactions of others with regard to their public presence.

Live the World of Digital Classrooms

With digital literacy, you will be able to enjoy the benefits of a modern classroom which employs digital lessons as learning tools. Modern classrooms which are governed by collaborative learning and student-centric learning can make the most of digital literacy as the much needed educational tool.

For instance, an English teacher can look at blogging as a promising tool to teach her wards about the power of words. On the flipside, a social-science teacher can present the scenarios of real world issues that are available online and encourage students to understand them and prompt them to offer solutions.

Save Students from the Trap Laid By Online Advertisements

You know for sure the impact of ads on children. Most of the promotional campaigns run by companies target the younger generation and excite them to buy their stuff. Hence it comes as a dire need to safeguard children from the traps laid by online advertising.

Digital literacy, here demands the intervention of teachers to coach students about online ads and their striking influence on their day-to-day lives. Allowing students to closely examine the commercial ads that have been targeted at them is a tested means to teach them about consumer behavior. Students will also pick up tricks on selling. With this knowledge in hand, children will be able to create innovative ads that are not only encouraging but appropriate for their age.

Inculcate A Positive Sense of Body Images

With the online territory a buzz with images of fit and toned bodies, young girls and boys of today are giving utmost importance to their body measurements and weight, so much so that they are relying on fad diets. If you are a parent of a young boy who has just entered his teens, you will notice his strong intent to flaunt a sculpted body. This attitude can pose a host of health complaints in kids.

In an attempt to nip off the bud of ideal body shapes amongst young adults, teachers can rely on digital literacy by showing them online images of their Snapchat contacts. Then, they should encourage their wards to attach a sense of judgment to the images they are seeing. Students should also be prompted to share a couple of positive statements about themselves and others, with regard to their bodily appearances. This intelligent exercise can help students develop a positive sense of well-being. They will then be able to brush aside unwanted and harmful effects of diets with an intention to be accepted by their peers.
Key Takeaways
Technology that is impacting every sphere of human life has a widespread influence on the lives of pupils. While students are tending to the digital world to learn, it pays to safeguard them from the challenges posed by technological advancements. It is as if they are breathing technology in every step they take. With so much going in favor of digital media, it is also important to prepare them for the threats that are a part of this emerging educational trend. All these are possible by relying on digital literacy as the whistleblower of online learning platforms.

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Importance Of Digital Literacy In Education - Edsys

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Digital literacy enables students to enjoy the luxury of active learning through engaging content and images while keeping an eye on the communal repercussions of their online presence. Below are the numerous ways in which digital literacy paves the way for holistic education for pupils of different ages.

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Digital health and wellness mainly refer to psycho-social and physical well-being in a technological world, or else the increased use of technologies by people for their wellbeing.

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Digital health and wellness mainly refer to psycho-social and physical well-being in a technological world, or else the increased use of technologies by people for their wellbeing.

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Source: Digital Health & Wellness (Definition and Dimensions) - GoMedii (Updated)

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Digital health and wellness mainly refer to psycho-social and physical well-being in a technological world, or else the increased use of technologies by people for their wellbeing.

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Technologies help in developing personal lives, health, and wellness by addressing a well-balanced life.

There are several physical issues that are needed to be addressed such as eye safety, sound ergonomic practices, and repetitive stress syndrome.

There are also several issues related to psychological issues like Internet addiction and need to address users regarding the inherent dangers of technology.

Ergonomics ( the study of people's efficiency in their working environment) is the application of information concerning systems, objects, and environments for human use.

Without the thorough understanding of digital health and wellness and digital safety, people mostly teenagers are under the major risk of being in danger.

Issues Related to Digital Health and Wellness?

There are many issues related to our health that we must think and resolve while using computers. The issues include computer addiction, posture or eyesight.

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Computer addiction: It can be described as the compulsive or excessive use of the computer which continues despite serious negative consequences for personal, occupational, and social function.

Posture while using the computer: The wrong posture during computer usage can lead to back, neck and shoulder pain as well as overuse of computer can cause injuries of the hands and wrists.

Eyesight: Overuse or contentious use of the computer can also impact eyes such as increased risk of dry eyes ( Read More About - Dry eyes).

There are several studies regarding computer or internet addiction with respect to the digital health and wellness is defined as the amount of time spends by a person online.

It also shows that with new internet games, children are more likely addicted to it which results in a lack of sleep, feeling separated when not near the computer, and feeling tired.

Possible Solutions or Guidelines for Issues Related to the Use of the Computers:

Use of keyboards while using laptops because it helps in avoiding problems and make a person sit straight with correct hand and body posture (Know More About Office Stretches).

Avoid sitting too close to the computer screen.

Taking breaks in every 20 minutes.

Use of Computer glasses to reduce the eye strain associated with computer work.

Conclusion:

Digital health and wellness are totally depended upon the awareness among the people using the technology. Lack of psycho-social and physical well-being awareness impact the health of a person.

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Digital Health & Wellness (Definition and Dimensions) - GoMedii (Updated)

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Digital health and wellness mainly refer to psycho-social and physical well-being in a technological world, or else the increased use of technologies by people for their wellbeing. People Also Like: E-Health, Online Pharmacy and Connectivity: Steps Towards Improving Medication Compliance Technologies help in developing personal lives, health, and wellness by addressing a well-balanced life.

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Digital Law deals with society’s behaviour with using technology. On the internet, people get in trouble by the law or by their schools by doing the wrong thing online. Some examples of what digital law deals with are plagiarism, illegal downloading of music, hacking and creating worms or viruses. Plagiarism is the most common thing that teenagers usually do.

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Digital Law deals with society’s behaviour with using technology. On the internet, people get in trouble by the law or by their schools by doing the wrong thing online. Some examples of what digital law deals with are plagiarism, illegal downloading of music, hacking and creating worms or viruses. Plagiarism is the most common thing that teenagers usually do.

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Source:  Digital Law - What is Digital Law (weebly.com)

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What is Digital Law?

Digital Law deals with society's behaviour with using technology. On the internet, people get in trouble by the law or by their schools by doing the wrong thing online. Some examples of what digital law deals with are plagiarism, illegal downloading of music, hacking and creating worms or viruses. Plagiarism is the most common thing that teenagers usually do.

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Digital Law deals with society's behaviour with using technology. On the internet, people get in trouble by the law or by their schools by doing the wrong thing online. Some examples of what digital law deals with are plagiarism, illegal downloading of music, hacking and creating worms or viruses.

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Digital Etiquette is integrity, or sense of self management, and general responsibility for your actions as well as yourself on the internet and treating people like you would in real life. Some basic digital etiquette would be like respecting others, following the rules of the website you're using, or just being kind to others. 

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Digital Etiquette is integrity, or sense of self management, and general responsibility for your actions as well as yourself on the internet and treating people like you would in real life. Some basic digital etiquette would be like respecting others, following the rules of the website you're using, or just being kind to others. 

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Source: Digital Etiquette - What is digital etiquette? (weebly.com)

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The statistics above show how digital etiquette is something that isn't stressed, but it should be because it is very important to today's society as the generations use more and more technology and rely more and more on the internet.

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The statistics above show how digital etiquette is something that isn't stressed, but it should be because it is very important to today's society as the generations use more and more technology and rely more and more on the internet.

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5 things to teach students about digital Etiquette:

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5 things to teach students about digital Etiquette:

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1.  Treat others how you want to be treated.
2.  Keep messages and posts positive and truthful.
3.  Double check messages before hitting Send.
4.  Do not violate a friend's confidence.
5.  Avoid Digital Drama.

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Today's teens spend a lot of time online. Consequently, it is vital that parents teach their kids how to behave and treat others while online. Failing to do so, can lead to kids abusing technology, harassing others or even put them at risk for cyberbullying.

No parent wants to discover that her child is cyberbullying others nor do they want to learn that their child is being victimized. But cyberbullying prevention requires more than just teaching kids to be nice online.

Instead, parents need to have regular conversations with their kids about online safety, cyberbullying and digital etiquette. In fact, equipping kids with digital etiquette skills can go a long way in preventing them from becoming cyberbullies. It also can help them maintain a positive online reputation.

Kids are more likely to behave properly online when they know what is expected of them. So, it is important to invest some time into teaching them about digital etiquette

Treat Others How You Want to Be Treated

Almost everyone is familiar with the "golden rule." But sometimes kids need to be reminded of the importance of good manners, even online. Remind them that it is always best to discuss sensitive or potentially volatile issues with the person directly rather than posting something online or sending a hurtful e-mail. Also, discuss what a healthy friendship looks like and be sure they know this applies to online communication as well.

Keep Messages and Posts Positive and Truthful

Encourage kids to censor their messages and posts to be sure they are not sarcastic, negative or rude. They also should avoid posting anything that is not true such as rumors or gossip. Kids also should know what cyberbullying is and that they should never engage in that type of behavior. Meanwhile, if they are being victimized, make sure they know.

Double-Check Messages Before Hitting Send

Teaching kids to slow down and think about their posts, comments, texts, and e-mails is crucial. They need to realize that once they press send, there is no way to take back their words. Even if they delete a post later, it still can remain available for others to see especially if someone took a screenshot. Encourage them to always read their messages, comments, and posts several times to see if they could be misinterpreted or if they come off sarcastic.

Kids also need to realize that being funny online is very hard to accomplish. The person on the other end cannot see their facial expressions or hear their tone of voice. Sometimes a message that is meant to be funny does not come off that way at all. As a general rule, they should avoid making jokes online.

Do Not Violate a Friend's Confidence

Today's world is saturated with photos, texts and videos that can be posted, copied, forwarded, downloaded and altered in a matter of minutes.

Encourage your kids to ask themselves how they would feel if one of their most embarrassing moments was put on display for the world to see.

Remind your kids to think about what they are about to post. They should ask themselves the following questions: Did my friends tell me this in confidence? Will it embarrass them? Will sharing this information compromise their privacy or stir up drama? If they answer yes to any of those questions, they should keep the information to themselves. After all, that is what a good friend would do. Another good rule of thumb is to always ask permission before posting a picture of someone.

Avoid Digital Drama

Instant messaging, texting, and posting comments online are all "in-the-moment" communication. This is part of the attraction for kids because it keeps them connected to friends when they cannot be there in person. But learning to exit a conversation when things are getting rude or mean is essential.

To do that, kids may have to sign off instant messaging, not respond to a rude text, or refrain from posting a comment on Facebook or Instagram.

Teach kids that no good will come from sending a nasty response or making a negative comment. It is better just to exit the conversation and if need be, discuss the situation in person.

A Word From Verywell Family

Remember, teaching kids how to interact online is an ongoing process and not just a one-time conversation. It also involves more than just listing a set of rules. Teaching digital etiquette requires parents to engage with their kids on a regular basis and use real-life situations as learning experiences. It also requires parents to be aware of what their kids are doing online and to guide them when things seem to be getting off track.

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5 Things Every Kid Needs to Know About Online Communication

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Today's teens spend a lot of time online. Consequently, it is vital that parents teach their kids how to behave and treat others while online. Failing to do so, can lead to kids abusing technology, harassing others or even put them at risk for cyberbullying.

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The definition of digital rights and responsibilities is having the right and freedom to use all types of digital technology while using the technology in an acceptable and appropriate manner. As a user of digital technology, you also have the right to privacy and the freedom of personal expression.

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The definition of digital rights and responsibilities is having the right and freedom to use all types of digital technology while using the technology in an acceptable and appropriate manner. As a user of digital technology, you also have the right to privacy and the freedom of personal expression.

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Source:  Digital Rights and Responsibilities - Digital Citizenship DFerris (google.com)

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Video on Digital Rights and Responsibilities

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Video on Digital Rights and Responsibilities

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Source: Digital Rights and Responsibilities - YouTube

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Security is about the safeguarding of data, whereas privacy is about the safeguarding of user identity. The specific differences, however, are more complex, and there can certainly be areas of overlap between the two. Security refers to protection against the unauthorized access of data.

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Security is about the safeguarding of data, whereas privacy is about the safeguarding of user identity. The specific differences, however, are more complex, and there can certainly be areas of overlap between the two. Security refers to protection against the unauthorized access of data.

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Source: Privacy vs. security: what’s the difference? (norton.com)

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When it comes to privacy and security, it's a good idea to have both. Each can impact your cyber safety. But what's the difference?

Privacy and security are related. Privacy relates to any rights you have to control your personal information and how it's used. Think about those privacy policies you're asked to read and agree to when you download new smartphone apps.

Security, on the other hand, refers to how your personal information is protected. Your data - different details about you - may live in a lot of places. That can challenge both your privacy and your security.

Some people regard privacy and security as pretty much the same thing. That's because the two sometimes overlap in a connected world. But they aren't the same, and knowing how they differ may help you to protect yourself in an increasingly connected world.

What's the difference between privacy and security?

Here's an example. You might share personal information with your bank when you open a checking account. What happens after that? Here are three possible outcomes, all related to your personal information (not to the money you may have deposited in the checking account).

1. Your privacy and security are maintained. The bank uses your information to open your account and provide you with products and services. They go on to protect that data.

2. Your privacy is compromised, and your security is maintained. The bank sells some of your information to a marketer. Note: You may have agreed to this in the bank's privacy disclosure. The result? Your personal information is in more hands than you may have wanted.

3. Both your privacy and security are compromised. The bank gets hit by a data breach. Cybercriminals penetrate a bank database, a security breach. Your information is exposed and could be sold on the dark web. Your privacy is gone. You could become the victim of cyber fraud and identity theft.

It would be great if your risks began and ended with that theoretical bank. But your personal information is likely all over the connected world - in government offices, at healthcare providers, at stores and restaurants, and in many of your online accounts. You might say it's everywhere - not literally, but it's certainly in enough places that it's out of your control.

If a cybercriminal accesses that information, it could be off to the races. Your privacy and security could both get trampled.

What's the difference between privacy and security in the online world?

Cybersecurity products can help protect your privacy and security - sometimes at the same time.

For instance, consider a VPN - a virtual private network. It's a security product that acts like a tunnel for your information and your activity on the internet, encrypting all the data that you send or receive on your device. It's like an online version of sitting with your back to a wall when you don't want someone else to see what you're doing on your computer or phone when you're at a café or airport.

Here's how a VPN helps you win two ways:

Privacy: It helps to block websites, internet browsers, cable companies, and internet service providers from tracking your information and your browser history.

Security: It helps protect you from other people accessing your personal information and other data.

Tips for protecting your privacy and security

It's smart to do business with companies and organizations that value your privacy and take measures to protect your personal information. But there are things you can do, too, to help protect your privacy and boost your security.

Here are some examples:

Limit what you share on social media and online in general.

Shred important documents before tossing them in the trash.

Guard your Social Security number. Keep it in a secure place and don't give it out if possible. Ask if you can provide another form of identification.

Safeguard your data and devices. This might include enlisting the help of security software, a secure router, a VPN on public Wi-Fi, and identity theft protection services.

Understand how the information you're giving away could be used. Become more aware of how your personal information, once shared online, is no longer in your control. Read an organization's privacy policy before signing up for an app or service.

Remember, it's not necessarily a case of privacy vs. security. Both are important in our connected world. You can and should have both.

The new Norton Privacy Manager app helps you control your online privacy more securely with several features:

An in-app VPN encrypts the information you send and receive in the app, including emails and text messages.

An anonymous search engine helps protect your information by keeping your search history private.

Virtual profiles help safeguard your personal information when shopping, socializing, or browsing online.

A password manager helps keep your online passwords secure and conveniently available.

Ad blockers and tracker blockers help prevent companies from following your digital footprint across the web.

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